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2025

November 2025

  • The statutory city of Ostrava invited a delegation from its partner city Košice, led by Deputy Mayor Mgr. Lucia Gurbaľová, to participate in a professional conference entitled "Desegregation in Education: Together for Equal Opportunities," which took place at the Korunka Leisure Center in Ostrava. The aim of the conference was to open up space for sharing experiences, approaches, and good practices in the field of inclusive education and desegregation.

October 2025

  • The second annual Emil Zátopek Ostrava Golden Marathon 2025 was held in Ostrava, where representatives from our partner cities Košice, Katowice, and Miskolc were invited to join our city in the V4 marathon relay. The event took place with the participation of Mayor Mgr. Jan Dohnal and Deputy Mayor Mgr. Dagmar Macháčková, MPA.

September 2025

  • The visit of the 6-member delegation from Dnipro, led by Mayor Borys Filatov, focused on the development of cooperation in the areas of humanitarian aid, culture, and social issues. The main topic of the meeting with Mayor Borys Filatov was the possibility of organizing summer camps for children from Dnipro affected by the war. The delegation toured the Lower Vítkovice Area, the Janáček Conservatory, the Reuse Centre, and the Ostrava-Hrabová industrial zone. As part of cultural cooperation, discussions focused on the participation of artists from Dnipro in the Colours of Ostrava festival and the possible invitation of Mayor Filatov to the Melting Pot conference. Further talks focused on the social situation of seniors in Dnipro, drug prevention, and the sharing of experiences in urban development and the visual identity of Ostrava.

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, the Mayor of Ostrava, Mgr. Jan Dohnal, and the Deputy Mayor, Ing. Břetislav Riger, attended the New Mobility Congress in Katowice. The city of Katowice was a co-organizer of this event, which, once associated with heavy industry and mining, today it radiates green energy and surprises with its modernity. The 6th New Mobility Congress (KNM – New Mobility Congress) was the largest event dedicated to sustainable transport in Central and Eastern Europe.

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, the Deputy Mayor Ing. Břetislav Riger, attended the celebrations of the "160th anniversary of Katowice being granted city rights." This special event also included a ceremonial meeting of the Katowice City Council, which took place on September 11, 2025.

  • The joint cycling trip for cyclists from Ostrava and Katowice, titled "KATOWICE – OSTRAVA BY BIKE 2025," is organized as part of the partnership cooperation between the cities of Ostrava and Katowice. The aim of the event is to support the partnership between the cities of Katowice and Ostrava through active promotion of physical culture, popularization of sports activities, and, among other things, the promotion of alternative transportation options that are environmentally friendly and also have positive effect on physical fitness and health.

August 2025

  • As a prelude to the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the renewal of the partnership between Ostrava and Dresden, 8 long-distance runners from the MK Seitl Ostrava club started on Friday, August 15, from Prokeš Square in front of the New City Hall. They set off on a 500-kilometer relay run to the partner city of Dresden, Germany. The runners were supported by two accompanying vehicles from the Ostrava City Council, which organized the entire event.

  • On the same day in Dresden, an "anniversary" meeting of the mayors of both partner cities took place. The Mayor of Ostrava, Jan Dohnal, was welcomed in the Saxon capital by the Mayor of Dresden, Dirk Hilbert. He also accompanied the Czech delegation for two days, guiding them through this historic city, which was once the residence of Saxon electors and kings. All of this took place in the pleasant atmosphere of the Canaletto cultural open-air festival, one of the most popular events of its kind in Germany.

June 2025

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, the Deputy Mayor Mgr. Andrea Hoffmannová, Ph.D., attended the 5th annual international event "Festival of Partner Cities," which took place in the partner city of Katowice. The statutory city of Ostrava presented the project "Fajne školní bistro!!!" at the festival. This year’s edition was called "Bread Unites Us" and was attended by the partner cities of Katowice: Cologne (Germany), Košice (Slovakia), Miskolc (Hungary), Pula (Croatia), St. Etienne (France), Opava, and Ostrava. 

  • The statutory city of Ostrava welcomed the drama theatre from the partner city of Dnipro. In a unique performance, actors and students from the VIRIMO! drama theatre of Dnipro staged the play "The White Disease" by Karel Čapek at the Antonín Dvořák Theatre. The play was performed in Ukrainian with Czech subtitles.

  • A football tournament, the Saxony Cup Dresden, took place in the partner city of Dresden, with the participation of two junior clubs from FC Baník.

May 2025

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Split, the Ostrava delegation, led by Mgr. Dagmar Macháčková, MPA, attended the celebrations held in honor of Split's City Day, an annual event commemorating St. Dominic, the founder of Split.

April 2025

  • The statutory city of Ostrava received an invitation to participate in the 10-member relay race at the international event "Ultramarathon Miskolc – Košice 2025." The relay team included runners from the Ostrava City Hall and the Ostrava Municipal Police. In the 10-member relay race, the Ostrava team finished in 2nd place.

  • The Fairy Tale Festival – in 2025, the 9th international event took place. Each year, around 400 children from Ostrava's kindergartens participate in the festival, where they watch films related to a specific theme – this year, the theme was "The Kingdom of Water." Workshops were also held, allowing children to create various items related to the theme. A part of the event was the announcement of the results of an art competition in five age categories on the theme "Portrait." The event concluded on April 25, 2025, with a festive award ceremony, attended by the winners and guests from the partner city of Katowice.

March 2025

  • The partner city of Košice organized the traditional event "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities," with representatives from the cities of Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, and Ostrava. The statutory city of Ostrava was represented at the official opening and working meeting by Mgr. Dagmar Macháčková, MPA, Deputy Mayor, and Ing. Ivona Vaňková, Deputy Mayor of the Slezská Ostrava district. The city of Ostrava will host the next "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities" in September 2026, and on this occasion, Dagmar Macháčková, MPA, Deputy Mayor, received the traveling trophy from Košice’s Deputy Mayor, Ms. Lucie Gurbáľová.

February 2025

  • The Office of the Mayor welcomed a delegation from our partner city of Dnipro. The representatives of the city met with representatives of various municipal organizations (MAPPA, PLATO, the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre, the museum) and the leadership of several Ostrava festivals, aiming to establish cooperation in the field of culture. On March 3, 2025, the delegation was hosted by the Mayor of Ostrava, Jan Dohnal, at the New City Hall. The Mayor discussed with representatives of the partner city  opportunities for cooperation in education, culture, and business opportunities for Czech companies in Ukraine. Following the meeting, the Mayor, together with the head of the culture department from Dnipro, opened a photographic exhibition about Dnipro, which ran until the end of March.

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, the Mayor of Ostrava, Mgr. Jan Dohnal, attended the "New Year’s Concert" at the NOSPR concert hall in Katowice. The purpose of this foreign business trip was to meet with representatives from the partner cities of Katowice. Along with Ostrava, the partner cities of Miskolc and Košice also participated in this meeting.

2024

October 2024

  • The first annual international marathon Emil Zátopek Ostrava Golden Marathon 2024 was held in Ostrava, to which representatives of our partner cities Košice/Katowice/Miskolc were invited to participate in the V4 marathon relay together with our city. The event was attended by the mayor Mgr. Jan Dohnal and the deputy mayor of Košice Mr. Lucie Gurbáľová.

September 2024

  • The partner city of Dresden offered flood assistance and donated 30 dehumidifiers and two pumps to the city of Ostrava.

  • At the invitation of the mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, a joint meeting of the city council members of both partner cities of Ostrava and Katowice was held in Katowice, focused on exchanging experiences in the field of economic, financial and cultural development of both cities. The program included an introduction to projects that the city of Katowice is planning or currently implementing in the near future, as well as a tour of successfully implemented projects directly in the field, such as the renovation of the Old Railway Station, the new city stadium, the International Congress Center, the Spodek Multifunctional Hall, or the Katowice Gaming and Technology Center.

  • The partner city of Katowice offered flood assistance and lent 10 dehumidifiers to the city of Ostrava.

  • The partner city of Košice offered flood assistance and donated 10 dehumidifiers to the city of Ostrava.

June 2024

  • Representation of the statutory city of Ostrava at the 4th annual international event "Festival of Twin Cities", which took place in the partner city of Katowice. This year's edition was called "Bread Unites us" and was attended by the partner cities of Katowice - Cologne (Germany), Miskolc (Hungary), St. Etienne (France), Opava and Ostrava.

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa, the representative of the statutory city of Ostrava, Deputy Mayor Andrea Hoffmannová, participated in the EuroScience Open Forum 2024 conference and the accompanying event of the 2nd European Talent Fair, the European job fair for young scientists, those interested in a scientific career and research. The aim of this initiative is to provide young people deciding on their careers, students, doctoral candidates and young researchers with a space to meet and discuss with representatives of science, higher education and the research and development sector.

May 2024

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Split, the Ostrava delegation participated in the celebrations organized in honor of the Day of the City of Split, annually held to honor the memory of St. Dominius, the founder of Split.

  • The representative of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Oleksandr Sanzhara, Secretary of the City Council, participated in a working visit to the city of Ostrava. At the same time, the Agreement on Partnership Relations between the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City of Dnipro was signed, with the participation of the Mayor of Ostrava, Mgr. Jan Dohnal, and representatives of the Ukrainian Embassy in Prague, Head of the Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine in the Czech Republic – Vitaliy Usatyi, Council for Economic Affairs – Valeriy Demyanets, and 1st Secretary – Andrii Kolesnichenko.

April 2024

  • The Fairy Tale Festival – this year was the 8th year of this international event. Every year, approximately 400 children from Ostrava's kindergartens participate in this event, where they watch films related to a specific theme - this year, the theme was “My Dream”. Fairytale and educational workshops were held, where children could make various items related to the theme. The event included the announcement of an art competition in 5 age categories on the same theme of the entire festival – My Dream – and at the end of the event, on April 19, 2024, a ceremonial evaluation of this competition took place in the partner city of Katowice.

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava received an invitation to participate in a 10-member relay team in the international event “Ultramarathon Košice – Miskolc 2024”, which was attended by runners from among the employees of the Ostrava City Hall and employees of the Ostrava Municipal Police, and they finished in 3rd place among the 10-member relay teams.

2023

October 2023

  • A delegation from the partner city of Katowice, led by the Deputy Mayor, visited Ostrava. The purpose of the visit was to learn about the city's activities in the field of social and other services for seniors citizens. The Polish side also requested guide services for the planned visits of Katowice senior citizens to Ostrava in November and December, and it is expected that these visits will continue in 2024 as well.

September 2023

  • The partner city of Katowice organized the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” with the participation of representatives from the cities of Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, and Ostrava.

June 2023

  • The representation of the City of Ostrava took part in the 3rd international event “Festival of Partner Cities,” which was held in the partner city of Katowice. This year’s edition was called “Bread Brings Us Together” and was attended by Katowice’s partner cities: Cologne (Germany), Miskolc (Hungary), Saint-Étienne (France), Shenyang (China), Opava, and Ostrava.

May 2023

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Split, a delegation from Ostrava took part in the program organized in celebration of the City of Split Day. On this occasion, a meeting was also held during which possible cooperation in the field of supporting startups and innovation was discussed.

April 2023

  • The Fairy Tale Festival – this year was the 7th year of this international event. Each year, approximately 400 children from kindergartens in Ostrava participate in this event, where they watch films related to a specific theme – this year’s theme was “Space”. Workshops were also organized, where children can make various items connected to the theme themselves.. The program also included an art competition held in five age categories, based on the overall festival theme, Space. On 21 May 2023, the festival concluded with a ceremonial evaluation of the competition, attended by the winners and guests from the partner city of Katowice.

  • In the partner city of Katowice, the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the OKO (Ostrava–Katowice–Opava) project took place, with the participation of representatives from all the three cities. The OKO project focuses on the artistic work of three artists, ensuring that each city is represented, and the venue changes every year. This year, the city of Katowice became a co-organizer of the project, while last year the event was held in Ostrava.

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava received an offer to participate in a 10-member relay race at the international event “Ultramarathon Miskolc – Košice.” The event was attended by runners from among employees of the Ostrava City Hall and members of the Ostrava Municipal Police, and within the competition of relay teams from V4 partner cities, they achieved first place.

March 2023

  • A concert by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava took place in the concert hall of the NOSPR in the partner city of Katowice, attended by a delegation from the city of Ostrava. On this occasion, a working meeting was also held with representatives of the City of Katowice to discuss further opportunities for cooperation in the field of culture.

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava provided a financial donation of CZK 1,000,000 to the partner city of Gaziantep to cover costs associated with dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake on February 6, 2023.

February 2023

  • In the partner city of Dresden, commemorative events marking the 78th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden were held, attended by a representative of the City of Ostrava. During the visit, a meeting also took place focusing on cooperation between German and Czech libraries.

January 2023

  • Ostrava welcomed a delegation from its partner city, Gaziantep. The leadership of both cities marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement at the end of last year. The purpose of the Turkish delegation’s visit was also to familiarize themselves with modern public transport. They visited the Ostrava Transport Company, where they had the opportunity to see a company presentation as well as the charging arm for electric buses and CNG filling stations. At the same time, interest was confirmed in deepening mutual cooperation in areas such as culture, sports, gastronomy, public transport, and trade.

2022

November 2022

  • The opening of the 6th annual OKO exhibition took place in Ostrava, in the foyer of the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz, with the participation of representatives of the partner cities of Ostrava and Katowice.The OKO project focuses on the artistic work of three artists, ensuring representation from each city (Ostrava–Katowice–Opava), and the venue changes every year. The organizer and author of the OKO exhibition was the Association of Polish Art Photographers. The event was held with the financial support of the partner cities of Katowice and Ostrava.

September/October 2022

  • The partner city of Miskolc organized the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities,” with the participation  of representatives from the cities of Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, and Ostrava.

2021

September 2021

  • Representatives of the partner cities of Katowice, Košice, and Miskolc took part in the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava), which was held in Ostrava this year.

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, a delegation from the City of Ostrava attended a friendly match between Baník Ostrava and GKS Katowice. The visit also included meetings with the leadership of the city of Katowice on the topics of sports financing, experiences with managing elementary schools, and support for sports clubs.

2020

March 2020

  • A working meeting was held in the partner city of Katowice focused to address issues related to the development of transport infrastructure as well as environmental protection, in particular improving air quality in the territory of the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City of Katowice. At the same time, in connection with the 60th anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement between the two cities, the possibility of updating the text of the existing partnership agreement was discussed.

February 2020

  • At the invitation of the Mayor of the partner city of Katowice, a delegation from the City of Ostrava attended the “New Year’s Concert” at the NOSPR Concert Hall in Katowice.

January 2020

  • The Ostrava Museum organized the “Ostrava Day as part of the Czech and German Culture Days” at the Dresden City Museum, with the participation of representatives of the City of Ostrava.

2019

October 2019

  • A delegation of the Statutory City of Ostrava visited the partner city of Dresden on the occasion of the ceremonial opening of the Czech and German Culture Days.

  • The Ostrava Museum organized the “Ostrava Day as part of the Czech and German Culture Days” at the Dresden City Museum, with the participation of representatives of the City of Ostrava.

September 2019

  • The partner city of Košice organized the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava), which was attended by representatives of Katowice, Miskolc, and Ostrava.

August 2019

  • Representatives of the City of Ostrava visited the partner city of Dresden at the invitation of the Deputy Mayor of Dresden. As part of the visit, a working meeting was held to evaluate the level of sporting contacts between athletes of both partner cities and to discuss possibilities for their further development.

  • HC Medvědi Ostrava represented Ostrava at an international amateur ice hockey tournament in Dresden.

  • The city of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and youth from partner cities at Lake Balaton, attended by selected students from Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

  • A delegation from the partner city of Suzhou visited the City of Ostrava and took part in a working meeting with city officials, focusing primarily on the operation of municipal sports facilities and the financing of sports in individual cities.

June 2019

  • MFK Vítkovice represented Ostrava at an international junior football tournament in Dresden.

  • A sports tournament between the employees of the Ostrava and Katowice offices was held at Trojhalí Karolina.

Official part of the “Czech–Polish Days 2019” – ceremonial meeting

  • Opening of the OKO exhibition (Ostrava–Katowice–Opava) at the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz, attended by representatives of both cities
  • Gala dinner at the Moravská Chalupa restaurant
  • Concert by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava at the Multifunctional Gong Hall
     
  • Joint cycling trip by cyclists from Ostrava and Katowice on the route from Ostrava to Katowice. 

  • Joint cycling trip by cyclists from Ostrava and Katowice on the route from Katowice to Ostrava.

  • In connection with the NATO Days, a delegation from the City of Ostrava visited the partner city of Shreveport, met with the city officials, and confirmed its interest in deepening mutual contacts.

May 2019

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava participated in a joint meeting of partner cities in the partner city of Košice.

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava took part in the traditional celebrations of St. Domnius, the patron saint of the city of Split, in the partner city of Split.

April 2019

  • As part of the program for children, the International Fairy Tale Festival was held, organized by the Korunka Leisure Center in cooperation with the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City Cultural Center “Koszutka.” The official part of the event, which included the evaluation of the art competition on the theme “Water World” and an awards ceremony, took place on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Korunka Leisure Center, with the participation of winners from both Ostrava and the partner city of Katowice.

January 2019

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with its exhibition in the “Dresdner Reisemarkt 2019” tourism fair. At the same time, a stand presenting our city was set up, offering promotional materials about Ostrava’s tourist destinations. A meeting was also held at the city hall to discuss further cooperation in 2019.

2018

December 2018

  • The World Climate Forum “COP24 Katowice” was held in Katowice, focusing on climate change and the presentation of current pro-environmental initiatives, with the participation of a representative from the City of Ostrava.

October 2018

  • The Ostrava Cup 2018 soccer tournament was held in Ostrava with teams from the partner city of Dresden participating.

  • In Ostrava, in the foyer of the New City Hall, the opening of the exhibition “It Happened 100 Years Ago” took place, attended by representatives from the History Museum in Katowice and the City Archive of Košice.

September 2018

  • The partner cities of Katowice, Košice, and Miskolc organized the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava).

  • In connection with NATO Days, a delegation from the partner city of Shreveport visited Ostrava, met with the city’s leadership, and confirmed its interest in deepening mutual contacts.

August 2018

  • A delegation from the partner city of Suzhou (People’s Republic of China) visited the City of Ostrava and took part in a working meeting with the city’s leadership.

July 2018

  • The city of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and youth from partner cities at Lake Balaton, which was attended by selected students from Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

June 2018

  • Representatives of the partner cities Katowice, Košice, and Miskolc participated in the “Working Meeting of Representatives of Partner Cities and Sports Organizations,” organized by the City of Ostrava. The aim of the meeting was to exchange experiences and establish closer contacts in the field of sports.

  • The partner city of Katowice organized an international urban cycling conference in Katowice to gain insights from other cities and best practices in cycling infrastructure and urban cycling in general. The Statutory City of Ostrava presented its successful bike-sharing project in Ostrava and the “To Work by Bike” competition.

  • The city of Pittsburgh organized a commemorative event marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Pittsburgh Agreement on the creation of an independent Czechoslovak state, attended by a delegation from the City of Ostrava.

May 2018

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava participated in the “Miskolc City Day” celebrations in the partner city.

  • A delegation from the partner city of Dresden visited Ostrava with a focus on urban safety (including a tour of the Integrated Rescue System) and cooperation between the fire brigades of Ostrava and Dresden.

  • In Katowice, an exhibition opening was held as part of the 9th “Circles of Art” Festival – featuring Iva Krupicová.

  • "Museum Night" was held in Katowice – including the opening of the exhibition "Industrial and Poetic Ostrava in Engravings and Graphics from the Collections of the Ostrava Museum."

  • A sports event, including soccer and volleyball matches, was held between the employees of the Ostrava and Katowice city halls at the “Kolejarz” sports complex in Katowice.

Official part of the Czech–Polish Days:

  • Visit to the Silesian Museum in Katowice

  • Reception of our city’s delegation in the partner city of Katowice, attended by the Mayor of Katowice, the Chairperson of the City Council, Vice-Chairmen and heads of the City Council’s committees

  • Joint dinner
  • Concert at the NOSPR Concert Hall

April 2018

  • HC Medvědi Ostrava represented Ostrava at an international amateur ice hockey tournament in Dresden.

  • An exhibition titled “Industrial and Poetic Ostrava” was installed in the partner city of Dresden, accompanied by a lecture on the history of Ostrava.

  • As part of the Czech–Polish Days program for children, the International Fairy Tale Festival was held, organized by the Korunka Leisure Center in cooperation with the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City Cultural Center “Koszutka.” The official part of the event, which included the evaluation of the literary and art competition and the award ceremony, took place on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the City Cultural Center “Koszutka” in Katowice, with the participation of winners from both Ostrava and the partner city of Katowice.

  • Joint cycling trip by cyclists from Ostrava and Katowice on the route Ostrava - Katowice - Ostrava.

March 2018

  • Representatives of the partner cities Katowice, Košice, and Miskolc participated in the international conference titled “Talent Management Ostrava 2018.” The main focus of the conference was identifying talents, supporting them in education, nurturing talent development through lifelong learning, and their application in the labor market.

  • In Katowice, at the headquarters of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Polish Radio (NOSPR), a concert by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava took place, attended by representatives of both partner cities.

February 2018

  • In the partner city of Dresden, working meetings were held in connection with the preparation of the Public Transport Museum project in Ostrava.

  • In the partner city of Katowice, a working meeting took place between the staff of the city offices of both cities and Ostrava Information Service, s.r.o.

January 2018

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition at the “Dresdner Reisemarkt 2018” tourism fair,where a stand presenting our city was set up and promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava were offered.

  • A delegation from the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over German forces in the Battle of Stalingrad in the partner city of Volgograd.

2017

December 2017

  • The 23rd International Swimming Championship “Twin City Cup” was held in the partner city of Miskolc, with the participation of swimmers from Ostrava. The swimmers formed an excellent team and, with its support, managed to bring home three valuable medals from Miskolc: one silver and two bronze.

November 2017

  • The Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava hosted the "Musical Birth Certificate of the City of Ostrava." The Mayor of the partner city Katowice also accepted the invitation; Katowice presented Ostrava with a musical gift for its 750th anniversary: “Song for Ostrava”, which was performed at the beginning of the second part of the program. The composition was written by Paweł Tomaszewski, who also attended the event.

October 2017

  • The city of Katowice hosted one of the most important music events – the World Music Expo (WOMEX). Representatives of the partner cities, including Ostrava, attended the opening concert.

September 2017

  • Representatives of the partner city of Miskolc visited the City of Ostrava. The main purpose was a study tour of the Lower Vítkovice area and meetings with people involved in the development of this area. A key topic of discussion was the financing of this project.

  • Representatives of the partner cities Dresden, Gaziantep, Katowice, Miskolc, Piraeus, and Suzhou participated in the Historical Fair as part of the celebrations of the 750th anniversary of the first written mention of the City of Ostrava.

  • In Miskolc, the traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place.

August 2017

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava, led by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, visited the partner city of Dresden. The purpose of the official trip was to hold working meetings and to participate in the Škoda Velorace cycling race.

  • In the partner city of Suzhou (People’s Republic of China), a reciprocal visit of table tennis players from Ostrava took place. In 2016 (August 3–28), as part of the Table Tennis Academy, a three-member team of table tennis players from Suzhou visited the City of Ostrava.

July 2017

  • The city of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and young people from partner cities at Lake Balaton, which was attended by selected students from the Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

June 2017

  • The award ceremony for the international art competition on the theme “750th Anniversary of the First Written Mention of Ostrava” took place at the Korunka Leisure Center, Korunní 49, Ostrava – Mariánské Hory. Children from both Katowice and Ostrava participated in the competition.

  • The largest children's soccer tournament in Saxony, the Saxony Cup Dresden, took place in Dresden, where the city of Ostrava was represented by soccer players from FC Vítkovice.

May 2017

  • The official part of the Czech–Polish Days 2017 included a meeting at the Ostrava City Hall attended by the main representatives of both cities. The program also included a guided tour of the exhibition at St. Wenceslas Church and the opening concert of the Janáček May Festival at the City Cultural Center of Ostrava.

  • A working meeting was held in the partner city of Katowice with the participation of representatives of the city of Ostrava, the theme of which was to familiarize themselves with the preparation of an architectural competition and a public tender for the construction of a concert hall in the partner city of Katowice.

  • A sports event, including soccer and volleyball matches, was held between the employees of the Ostrava and Katowice city halls at the Fire Station complex in Ostrava – Poruba.

  • A joint cycling trip by cyclists from Ostrava and Katowice on the route from Katowice to Ostrava.

April 2017

  • HC Medvědi Ostrava represented Ostrava at an international amateur ice hockey tournament in Dresden.

  • As part of a program for children, the International Fairy Tale Festival was held, organized by the Korunka Leisure Center in cooperation with the Statutory City of Ostrava. The official part of the event, which included the evaluation of literary and art competitions and the ceremonial award presentation, took place on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Korunka Leisure Center in Ostrava–Mariánské Hory, with the participation of winners in individual categories from both Ostrava and the partner city of Katowice.

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava, led by the Deputy Mayor, visited the partner city on the occasion of the ceremonial reopening of the Palace of Culture in Dresden. During a working meeting, the possibility of organizing an exhibition of drawings by Jan Sládek at the Dresden Museum was discussed, including a reciprocal exhibition by the German partner at the Ostrava Museum.

  • Meeting between Deputy Mayor Zbyněk Pražák and the Mayor of Coventry on the occasion of the reopening of the Palace of Culture in Dresden.

March 2017

  • In Katowice, an integration meeting took place as part of the 8th International Culinary Championship 2017, attended by students from an elementary school in Ostrava.

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in a working meeting in the partner city of Katowice. The focus of the meeting was on addressing transportation issues in both cities, and there was also a presentation by EKOVA ELECTRIC a.s. with an offer for collaboration.

February 2017

  • A "Peace Greeting from Ostrava" was sent to the partner city of Coventry for children and students on the occasion of the Peace Poetry Reading Day at the Chapel of Unity, Coventry Cathedral.

January 2017

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with own exhibition at the “Dresdner Reisemarkt 2017” tourism fair. At the same time, a city presentation stand was set up, offering promotional materials about Ostrava’s tourist destinations.

2016

December 2016

  • A working meeting was held in Dresden on the topic of establishing international cooperation between the Jan Malucha 13a Nursery School in Ostrava-Dubina and the Kindergartenstätte on Burgenlandstrasse in Dresden, with representatives from both sides in attendance.

November 2016

  • In Ostrava, the opening of a group exhibition titled "Rallye Dresden – Ostrava and Back" took place, featuring students and graduates from the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden and the Faculty of Art at Ostrava University. The event was attended by representatives from the partner city of Dresden.

October 2016

  • Eight runners from Ostrava participated in the Dresden Marathon.

  • As part of the Czech-German Cultural Days in Dresden, a jazz concert by the Boris Band Combination was held at the Scheune Club.

  • Representatives of the City of Ostrava took part in the international forum on national diplomacy titled "Dialogue on the Volga: Peace and Mutual Understanding in the 21st Century" in the partner city.

September 2016

  • The Dresden marathon runners participated in the first edition of the CRAFT RunFest Ostrava half marathon.

  • The traditional event "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities" (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Ostrava this year.

  • The partner city of Katowice organized the “II. Energy Days of the City of Katowice” conference, where a representative of the Statutory City of Ostrava presented on “Public Awareness Activities in Ostrava on Air Quality Protection” and participated in discussions on topics such as how to organize awareness and information campaigns about emissions from local heating systems and the efficient use of energy. The visit also included a tour of the Renewable Energy Center in Katowice.

  • A delegation from the partner city of Shreveport visited Ostrava on the occasion of the NATO Days international event, which was combined with the signing of an addendum to the partnership agreement.

August 2016

  • A month-long training camp was held in Ostrava with the participation of a table tennis team from the partner city of Suzhou. During their stay, the Chinese players trained with talented students and juniors from Ostrava’s Table Tennis Academy.

  • The city of Miskolc organized an international meeting for children and youth from partner cities at Lake Balaton, which was attended by selected students from the Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

  • A delegation from the City of Ostrava, led by the Mayor, visited the partner city of Dresden.

June 2016

  • In Dresden, the "Saxony Cup" football tournament took place, with three youth teams from FC Vítkovice representing the city of Ostrava.

  • At the end of the Czechia-Poland Days 2016, members of the Katowice City Council and city hall employees cycled from Katowice to Ostrava.

  • The Mayor of the partner city of Volgograd visited Ostrava as part of the "Days of Russia" event. During the visit, a social meeting was held with representatives of the city of Ostrava.

  • The Deputy Mayor of Ostrava received members of the children's folklore ensemble Volžanočka (Volgograd, Russian Federation) at the Ostrava City Hall. The Volžanočka ensemble, together with the children's folklore ensemble Holúbek, participated in a festive concert in honor of the Russian Federation's national holiday, "Russia Day", on June 8, 2016, at the Clarion Congress Hotel Ostrava.

May 2016

  • In Katowice, with the participation of a delegation from the city of Ostrava, celebrations were held to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the cities of Ostrava and Katowice, which took place as part of the official program of the cultural and social event "Czechia-Poland Days." The key highlight of the ceremonial day was the renewal of the partnership agreement between the cities of Katowice and Ostrava through the signing of the “Memorandum on Cooperation between the City of Katowice (Republic of Poland) and the Statutory City of Ostrava (Czech Republic)” during the meeting of the Katowice City Council.

April 2016

  • A delegation from the partner city of Gaziantep visited Ostrava. During the visit, a donation agreement was signed to provide a financial donation of CZK 300,000 to the partner city of Gaziantep for the purpose of improving the quality of education provided to Syrian refugee children.

March 2016

  • The City of Ostrava hosted members of the City Council’s Committee for Culture, Presentation and Sport, as well as members of the City Assembly. As part of the visit, a working meeting was held with representatives of the city, with the main topic being preparations for the 20th anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement.

February 2016

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in the official appointment of the partner city of Gaziantep as a member of the Network of Gastronomic Cities in Istanbul.

  • During a visit to the partner city of Katowice, representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava attended a concert performance by the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava in the new building of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) and were also introduced to the technical and economic parameters of this modern concert hall.

January 2016

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition stand in the tourism trade fair “Dresdner Reisemarkt 2016” in Dresden. At the same time, a promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava were offered.

  • As part of a foreign working trip, members of the City Council’s Culture Commission visited the partner city of Katowice, where they were introduced to the technical facilities and activities of the International Congress Centre and toured the new concert hall and other cultural institutions.

2015

November 2015

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in a working visit during which an Agreement on Partnership Relations between the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City of Shreveport, USA, was signed.

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava participated in celebrations in Katowice marking the 150th anniversary of the city being granted municipal rights.

  • Representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava attended commemorative ceremonies in Coventry on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the city by devastating air raids by the German Luftwaffe during World War II.

September 2015

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in celebrations in Katowice marking the 150th anniversary of the city being granted municipal rights.

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava was visited by the youth ensemble “ART KIDS” from the partner city of Volgograd, which performed the opera Brundibár at the Petr Bezruč Theater during its visit.

July 2015

  • The City of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and young people from partner cities, which was attended by selected students from Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

June 2015

  • A working meeting on environmental issues, primarily focusing on “Urban Air Quality Protection,” was held in Katowice with the participation of a representative of the City of Ostrava.

  • The traditional “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Košice.

May 2015

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Volgograd.

March 2015

  • In the partner city of Katowice, a working meeting was held with the participation of a representative of the City of Ostrava to discuss mutual cooperation in addressing the issue of improving air quality in the Moravian-Silesian Region.

February 2015

  • In the partner city of Dresden, commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden were held with the participation of representatives of the City of Ostrava.

January 2015

  • Ostrava participated with its own exhibition at the "Dresdner Reisemarkt 2015" tourism fair. At the same time, a stand presenting our city was set up, offering promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava.

2014

October 2014

  • On the occasion of World Cities Day, an international forum entitled "Political Solutions and Sustainable Territorial Development" was held in the partner city of Volgograd, with the participation of representatives of the city of Ostrava.

  • The Anti-Drug and Public Order Commission of the City Council of Ostrava visited Katowice and Dresden from October 1–3, 2014, where working meetings were held with partners from the city administrations of both cities.

August 2014

  • The City of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and young people from partner cities, which was attended by selected students from a gymnasium in Ostrava.

  • The International Visegrad Four Relay race - a 770 km run took place, during which the runners visited a selected children’s home in each partner city.

July 2014

  • The traditional event “Meeting of V4 Partner Cities” (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Katowice on July 10–12, 2014.

  • Support for the trip of father and son Bailey from Coventry on their journey through European partner cities.

  • The city of Ostrava provided financial support for the International Youth Firefighters Camp in Donetsk.

June 2014

  • In Dresden, the ceremonial opening of the sports complex, renovated after the 2013 flood, took place with the participation of a representative of the City of Ostrava. 

  • Ostrava’s football players represented the city at the “Saxony Cup Dresden” tournament in Dresden.

May 2014

  • An exhibition entitled "Ostrava – European City of Sport" was opened in the partner city of Volgograd, attended by representatives of the city of Ostrava.

  • The sixth annual European Economic Congress was held in Katowice, attended by a representative of the city of Ostrava.

  • Czechia-Poland Days were held in Katowice, with a rich program for children, youth, and adults, where the presentation of both cities included exhibitions, concerts and sporting events.

April 2014

  • Participation and presentation of the Dresden delegation at the multi-genre festival “Kulturpunk Ostrava.”

  • A concert by Volgograd artists was held on the occasion of the liberation of Ostrava (organized by the Czech-Russian Society).

February 2014

  • The international conference “Ostrava – European City of Sport” was held in Ostrava from February 27 to March 1, 2014, with the participation of representatives from partner cities.

January 2014

  • On January 25, HC Medvědi Ostrava represented the city at an amateur ice hockey tournament in Dresden.

  • Ostrava participated in the "Dresdner Reisemarkt 2014" tourism fair from January 30 to February 3 with its own exhibition stand, where promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava were offered.

2013

December 2013

  • The Ostrava City Council approved the “Memorandum of the Statutory City of Ostrava and the City of Katowice on the Common Interest in Improving Air Quality in the Czechia-Poland Border Region," which focuses on coordinating efforts to address air pollution issues.

November 2013

  • Students from the Janáček Conservatory and Grammar School, together with the director and a representative of the City of Ostrava, visited the partner city of Donetsk. As part of the visit, a concert was held at the Artdonbas Art Gallery, where artists from both cities performed.

October 2013

  • A conference entitled "Place" focusing on culture and the creative industries was held in Košice, attended by representatives of the city of Ostrava.

  • An international conference titled “Alternatives of Regional Development” was held in Volgograd with the participation of a representative of the City of Ostrava.

September 2013

  • The 8th International Festival of Art and Culture was held in the Gaziantep, where the City of Ostrava was represented by the folk ensemble Hlubina.

  • The traditional event "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities" (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Miskolc.

August 2013

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in the celebrations of the “City Day” and “Miner’s Day” in the city of Donetsk from 24 to 27 August.

  • An official from the partner city of Gaziantep completed a internship in Ostrava.

  • The city of Miskolc organized an international meeting of children and young people from partner cities, attended by selected students from Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

  • The official opening of the exhibition "Volgograd – 70 Years of International Cooperation after the Battle of Stalingrad" took place in Ostrava, attended by representatives of the city of Volgograd.

June 2013

  • The 15th European Metallurgical Days and the 6th Meeting of Mining and Metallurgical Towns and Municipalities of Slovakia were held in Košice, with the participation of representatives from the city of Ostrava.

  • On the occasion of the cultural and social event “Days of Russia in Ostrava,” a concert was organized at which Russian professional artists performed on June 19.

May 2013

  • Czechia-Poland Days took place in Ostrava, with a rich program for children, youth, and adults, including exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, and other activities as part of the presentation of both cities.

April 2013

  • A delegation from Dresden took part in the Czech–German cultural festival Ostrava – Der Kulturpunkt in Ostrava, where it presented the contemporary image of Dresden.

March 2013

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition stand at the tourism fair “GLOB” in Katowice.

January - February 2013

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in the celebrations marking the “70th anniversary of the defeat of fascist forces at Stalingrad.”

2012

November 2012

  • An international conference entitled "Brownfield Revitalization and Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the City of Miskolc" was held in the partner city with the active participation of representatives from the city of Ostrava.

  • A European conference entitled "Aging Without Borders?!" was held in Dresden with the participation of representatives from partner cities.

  • Representatives of the City of Ostrava took part in a working visit from 8 to 11 November, during which a Partnership Agreement between the Statutory City of Ostrava and the city of Gaziantep was signed.

  • A group of artists and academics from the partner city of Donetsk visited the city of Ostrava from November 8 to 11. As part of the visit, a concert was held at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava,featuring artists from both cities.

  • The city of Ostrava presented itself at a roadshow in Katowice.

  • On 22 November, a working meeting of representatives of both cities took place in Ostrava, focusing on environmental issues, particularly air pollution in the cross-border regions on the Czech and Polish sides.

October 2012

  • The city of Ostrava presented itself at the anniversary edition of the Theaterjahrmarkt festival from October 5 to 8. The Ostrava Puppet Theater was represented at this cultural event with a performance entitled "Four Fairy Tales with Wolves Behind the Gate."

  • In Košice, a meeting was held with the Director General of the Slovak Technical Museum in Košice and his deputy concerning cooperation between the Ostrava Museum and the Slovak Technical Museum in Košice.

September 2012

  • A meeting between delegations from both cities was held in Katowice to coordinate the approach to solving air pollution problems. Joint communication with the European Union and the preparation of projects financed by EU funds were also discussed.

  • The traditional "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities" (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Ostrava on September 6-8.

  • A presentation of the Safe Driving Center was held in the partner city of Split, with an offer of future mutual cooperation, attended by representatives of the city of Ostrava.

June 2012

  • The city of Miskolc organized a meeting of children and young people from partner cities, attended by selected students from Matiční Gymnasium in Ostrava.

May 2012

  • The Czechia-Poland Days took place in Katowice on May 23-25, with a rich program for children, youth, and adults, with exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, and other activities as part of the presentation of both cities.

  • In the partner city of Pittsburgh, a working meeting on the development of mutual relations took place as part of a trade mission, with the participation of the top leadership of the City of Ostrava.

April 2012

  • A conference entitled "Love for Old Age – Opportunities and Challenges for Modern Seniors" was held in Katowice, attended by representatives of the city of Ostrava.

March 2012

  • From 29 March to 1 April, Ostrava participated with its own exhibition stand at the “GLOB” tourism fair in Katowice.

  • Representatives of the city of Abomey took part in a working meeting held in Ostrava. During the visit, a Partnership Agreement between the Statutory City of Ostrava and the city of Abomey was signed.

January 2012

  • A tour of the Dresden Graphic Workshop repository took place in the partner city, and the terms and conditions for the exhibition "Dresden Graphic Workshop in Ostrava" were agreed upon.

  • The statutory city of Ostrava participated in the "Dresdner Reisemarkt 2012" tourism fair with its own exhibition from January 26 to 20. At the same time, a stand presenting our city was set up, where promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava were offered.

2011

October 2011

  • On October 27-28, 2011, representatives of the city participated in the opening of the 13th Czech-German Cultural Days in Dresden.

  • The "Meeting of V4 Partner Cities" (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Košice on October 1-3, 2011.

September 2011

  • An international conference on the topic of "Maintenance of Urban Greenery" was held in Katowice on September 8-9, 2011, with the participation of employees of the city of Ostrava.

August 2011

  • Representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava took part in the celebrations of the 142nd anniversary of “City Day” and “Miner’s Day,” held from 26 to 29 August 2011 in Donetsk, Ukraine.

  • The Volgograd art ensemble “Rodnye Napevy” actively participated in the “Folklore Without Borders” festival in Ostrava, which took place from 15 to 19 August 2011.

June - July 2011

  • On June 2, the Moravian-Silesian National Theater performed GOTTLAND in Katowice, Poland, with the participation of representatives of the Statutory City of Ostrava.

  • The Hungarian city of Miskolc organized a meeting of children and young people from partner cities, attended by selected students from Nádražní Elementary School, Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz. The event took place from 24 June to 1 July 2011.

May 2011

  • From 25 to 27 May, Ostrava hosted the “Czech–Polish Days 2011,” featuring a rich program for children, youth, and adults, including exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, and more as part of the presentation of both cities.

  • On 9 May, a teleconference between young people from the partner cities of Ostrava and Volgograd took place, focusing on World War II and its impact on our lives.

April 2011

  • A meeting between representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava and representatives of the Ukrainian city of Donetsk took place in Donetsk from April 11 to 13.

  • On 9 April, the “12th Local Government Volleyball Tournament for the Wodzislaw District Mayor’s Cup” was held in Wodzisław Śląski, Poland, with the participation of representatives of the City of Ostrava.

March 2011

  • A working meeting between representatives of both partner cities took place in Donetsk, Ukraine, on March 27-29, 2011.

  • The Statutory City of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition stand at the “GLOB” tourism fair in Katowice, Poland, held from 25 to 27 March 2011.

January 2011

  • The statutory city of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition at the Dresdner Reisemarkt 2011 tourism fair, where a stand presenting our city was set up and promotional materials for tourist destinations in Ostrava were offered. The fair took place from January 27 to 31, 2011.

  • In Dresden, a working meeting was held between representatives of the Janáček May Music Festival, o.p.s., and the Dresdner Musikfestpiele festival, focused on the possibilities and conditions for cooperation in 2012–2014. The meeting took place from 19 to 20 January 2011.

2010

October 2010

  • On October 22, 2010, the grand opening of the "Square of Partner Cities" took place in Katowice in the presence of the mayor of the city, Mr. Piotr Uszok, and representatives of both cities.

  • From 3 to 5 October 2010, a working meeting was held in Košice between officials from the education departments, school committees, and school directors of both cities. The meeting focused on the development of activities for schools in partner cities within EU-funded projects and the exchange of experiences related to the educational reforms in both countries.

September 2010

  • The 12th International Athletics Competition for Young People with Mild to Moderate Disabilities took place in Miskolc, Hungary, on September 23-25, 2010, with athletes from Ostrava participating.

  • The international conference "Shaping the Future" was held in Košice, Slovakia, on September 9-10, 2010, with the participation of representatives of the city of Ostrava.

  • The traditional meeting of representatives of partner cities took place in Volgograd from September 2 to 6, 2010, on the occasion of "City Day."

August 2010

  • A working meeting on the topic of European Capital of Culture took place in Katowice on August 25, 2010, with the participation of representatives from both cities.

July 2010

  • From July 30 to August 1, 2010, Miskolc hosted the Summer Festival, where the city of Ostrava was represented by the Ostrava Wind Orchestra and Ostrava majorettes.

  • The "Meeting of Four Partner Cities" (Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, Ostrava) took place in Katowice from July 4 to 6, 2010.

June 2010

  • A working meeting between representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava and representatives of the city of Donetsk took place in Donetsk, Ukraine, from June 15 to 17, 2010. A partnership agreement was signed with this city on January 29, 2009.

  • The 14th B. Fóno Folklore Festival took place in Miskolc from June 4 to 6, 2010. The Ostrava folklore ensembles "Hlubina" and "Ševčík" performed at the festival.

  • On June 1, 2010, a concert entitled "Ostrava Greets Katowice" was held in Katowice as part of the 35th annual Janáček May International Music Festival, attended by representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava.

May 2010

  • On May 27, 2010, a working meeting of the Transport Commission of the Ostrava City Council with representatives of the city of Katowice took place in Katowice.

  • Katowice hosted the "Czechia-Poland Days 2010" with a rich program for children, youth, and adults. The presentation of both cities included exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, sporting events, and more. The event took place from May 20 to 22.

March 2010

  • The statutory city of Ostrava participated with its own exhibition at the GLOB tourism fair in Katowice. The fair took place from March 26 to 28, 2010.

  • On March 17-18, 2010, the Control Committee of the Ostrava City Council held an away meeting in Katowice, Poland. There, its members met with foreign experts, with whom they exchanged experiences.

January 2010

  • Representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava visited its partner city Volgograd from January 30 to February 3, 2010. During the visit, they participated in the celebrations of the "67th Anniversary of the Defeat of Nazi Forces at Stalingrad."

  • The statutory city of Ostrava also participated in the "Dresdner Reisemarkt 2010" tourism fair from January 28 to February 1, 2010, with its own exhibition. At the same time, a stand was set up to promote the city, offering promotional materials about Ostrava's tourist destinations.

2009

December 2009

  • The grand opening of the exhibition "Czech Christmas" took place in Donetsk, and the fifth annual international economic forum "Open Donbass" was launched with the participation of representatives from the statutory city of Ostrava. The event in the partner city took place from December 2 to 4, 2009.

November 2009

  • A representative of the statutory city of Ostrava participated in an international conference in Katowice, Poland, on the topic: "From City to Metropolis – The Path of Europe's Development." The conference was held from November 19 to 20, 2009.

September 2009

  • From September 3 to 7, 2009, Volgograd hosted the traditional meeting of representatives of partner cities on the occasion of "City Day."

August 2009

  • A "Meeting of Four Partner Cities" took place in Miskolc between August 27 and 30, 2009, bringing together representatives from Katowice, Košice, Miskolc, and Ostrava.

  • Representatives of the statutory city of Ostrava participated in the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of "City Day" and "Miner's Day" in Donetsk. The celebrations were held in the Ukrainian city from August 28 to 31, 2009.

  • A two-day working meeting of representatives of both cities was held in Košice to address transport issues and to gain experience in preparing the city's application for the title of European Capital of Culture for Košice in 2013. The meeting took place on August 19 and 20, 2009.

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